Stephen Colbert Tackles Robotic Dummy

Stephen Colbert tackled a robotic dummy called the Robotic MPV, called the Mobile Virtual Player. Buddy Teevens, head football coach of Dartmouth College, came on The Late Show to explain the robot.

Coach Teevens says the Robotic MVP has reduced player injuries by 80%. The team does not have players practice tackling each other - only the dummy. Colbert says the robot is soft "huggable plush." Take a look: